The OAU Supremacy Cup 2025 came to a dramatic conclusion as the Department of Mathematics triumphed over their fellow Group B contenders, the Department of Computer Science, with a convincing score of 2–0. The match, held at the OAU Mainbowl, marked the culmination of weeks of intense competition and saw the underdog Mathematics team rise to claim campus football supremacy.
Despite both teams coming from the same group, few anticipated such a dominant performance from Mathematics. Their tactical discipline and unwavering determination were evident throughout the game. The Computer Science team, favoured by many to win the cup, was left stunned by the precision and composure of their opponents, particularly after missing a crucial first-half penalty that could have changed the game’s momentum.
Speaking to Infocus after the match, Mathematics’ right-back player, Pydosky, expressed his joy and pride in the team’s remarkable journey. “I am so happy because it has not been an easy journey, but we thank God,” he said. Reflecting on their path to the final, he highlighted key turning points: “We came into the tournament as underdogs. What made us different was knowing why we were here and preparing well. Our last group game against QTS was a must-win, and we secured a 1–0 victory. Then, in the second leg of the semi-final against Business Administration, we scored a free kick that propelled us to the final. Winning the final still feels unbelievable.”
Another standout player, Caleb Lana, popularly known as Carlessi, an attacker for the Mathematics team, described the emotional highs and lows they faced during their qualification and the final game. “After we beat Quantity Surveying, we needed Computer Science to defeat Sociology for us to qualify. I’ve never been eliminated in the group stage before, and I was scared it would end there,” he revealed. “Then, in the final, Computer Science got a penalty before half-time. If they had scored, it could have changed everything. But OJ saved it — that save ignited fresh determination in the entire team.”
With the final whistle, the Mathematics team secured their place in OAU football history. Rising from the edge of elimination to claim the championship, their journey was defined by unwavering belief, relentless determination, and a powerful sense of unity.